I'll Be Alright Without You
Journey · Greatest Hits [2006]
I've been thinkin' about the times
You walked out on me
There were moments I'd believe
You were there
Do I miss you
Or am I lying to myself again
I do these things
(It's all because of you)
I keep holding on, but I'll try
(Try not to think of you)
Love, don't leave me lonely
I'll be alright without you
There'll be someone else
I keep telling myself
I'll be alright without you
Oh, love's an empty face
I can't replace
(You don't need it)
People wonderin'
Why we broke apart
The great pretender
Here I go again
These things I do
(It's all because of you)
I'll keep holding on
But I'll try
(Try not to think of you)
All I wanted was to hold you
I'll be alright without you
There'll be someone else
I keep telling myself
I'll be alright without you
Oh, love's an empty face
Oh, I got to replace
I'll be alright without you
There'll be someone else
I keep telling myself
I'll be alright without you
Oh, love's an empty place
I can just see your face
You walked out on me
There were moments I'd believe
You were there
Do I miss you
Or am I lying to myself again
I do these things
(It's all because of you)
I keep holding on, but I'll try
(Try not to think of you)
Love, don't leave me lonely
I'll be alright without you
There'll be someone else
I keep telling myself
I'll be alright without you
Oh, love's an empty face
I can't replace
(You don't need it)
People wonderin'
Why we broke apart
The great pretender
Here I go again
These things I do
(It's all because of you)
I'll keep holding on
But I'll try
(Try not to think of you)
All I wanted was to hold you
I'll be alright without you
There'll be someone else
I keep telling myself
I'll be alright without you
Oh, love's an empty face
Oh, I got to replace
I'll be alright without you
There'll be someone else
I keep telling myself
I'll be alright without you
Oh, love's an empty place
I can just see your face
About I'll Be Alright Without You
"I'll Be Alright Without You" is a standout track from Journey's 2006 compilation, *Greatest Hits*, showcasing the band's signature blend of hard rock and arena pop. Written by Neal Schon and Steve Perry, the song features Perry's soaring vocals and Schon's melodic guitar work, hallmarks of the group's success during the late 1970s and 1980s. The track captures the emotional resilience often explored in Journey's catalog, fitting seamlessly alongside other anthems like "Don't Stop Believin'" and "Open Arms." As a staple of their discography, the recording exemplifies the power ballad style that helped define the band's legacy and continue to resonate with audiences decades after its initial release.

